Shoot From The Hoop

In this episode of Shoot From the Hoop, host Jeff Jensen welcomes Arizona sporting clays competitor Matt Boswell for a conversation about dedication, consistency, and competing at a high level while balancing family and career. A father of three, Matt discusses how he manages to shoot approximately 8,000 registered targets each year, competing virtually every week throughout Arizona’s shooting sea...

This week on Shoot From The Hoop, host Jeff Jensen sits down with one of Arizona’s true sporting clays pioneers—Aaron Aslanian. A six-time Arizona State Champion, Zone 7 Champion, and the first Master Class shooter in Arizona, Aaron has been part of the sport’s evolution for decades. He shares stories from the early days of sporting clays in Arizona, reflects on how the game has changed, and discu...

Shoot From the Hoop – North American FITASC Championship Recap The North American FITASC Championship was held June 17–22, 2026, at Big Red Oak Plantation, one of the premier sporting clays destinations in the country. As the final FITASC World Cup qualifying event held in the United States this season, the tournament attracted many of the nation’s top FITASC competitors and served as an important...

A Shoot Review from the Southeast Regional, held June 3-7 at Qual Creek Sporting Ranch. Discussion from a "Peak Shooter Experience" perspecive. Particular discussion on FITASC and the Main Event.  Enjoy!

2026 Freedom Cup & FITASC U.S. Grand Prix Shoot Review Pine Ridge Farm | Indian Mound (Clarksville), Tennessee May 20–24, 2026 JeffJensen reviews one of the premier events of the 2026 sporting clays season—the Freedom Cup and FITASC U.S. Grand Prix held at Pine Ridge Farm just outside Clarksville, Tennessee. The event brought together top competitors from across the country for five days of FI...

Beretta 500 Year Northeast Regional M&M Hunting Preserve – Pennsville, New Jersey Jeff Jensen welcomes listeners back to Shoot from the Hoop: All Things FITASC and Sporting Clays for a breakdown of one of the premier events on this year's NSCA calendar — the Beretta 500 Year Northeast Regional hosted at M&M Hunting Preserve in Pennsville, New Jersey.  With more than 1,100 shooters exp...

This episode is a re-release of an interview with 2024 Olympian, Derrick Mein. Derrick just returned home from Paris fresh off his 5th place finish in Men's Trapshooting.  "Derrick grew up on a small farm in southeast Kansas and developed a love of the outdoors at an early age tagging along with his dad while quail and deer hunting. He started in sporting clays at age eight, joining his dad i...

Gebben and Karen Miles: Championship Pedigree, Part 2! Host: Jeff Jensen 🔥 Episode Overview On this Part 2 episode of Shoot from the Hoop, host Jeff Jensen sits down with one of the most accomplished couples in sporting clays—Gebben and Karen Miles—fresh off an extraordinary showing at the World Sporting Clays Championship in San Antonio. Karen Miles made history as the Lady World Champion, deliv...

🔥 Episode Overview On this episode of Shoot from the Hoop, host Jeff Jensen sits down with one of the most accomplished couples in sporting clays—Gebben and Karen Miles—fresh off an extraordinary showing at the World Sporting Clays Championship in San Antonio. Karen Miles made history as the Lady World Champion, delivering a dominant performance and becoming the first female ever to qualify for t...

Shoot from the Hoop – 2026 World Sporting Clays Championship Review (San Antonio) Jeff Jensen’s Shoot Review of the 2026 World Sporting Clays Championship in San Antonio evaluates the event through the lens of the Peak Shooter Experience Hierarchy—where championship performance meets championship execution. At the top of the pyramid was elite competition. Main Championship Podium 🥇 Braxton Oliver...

Shoot from the Hoop host, Jeff Jensen, is joined by Scott Cusanek, a highly respected figure in the sporting clays world and owner of Pinnacle Shooting Sports.  Scott is also widely recognized as an accomplished sporting clays shoot director and organizer, helping lead and execute successful state championships, regional events, and major competitive shoots. Known for his passion for the game...

Shoot From the Hoop host, Jeff Jensen, is joined by "sometimes cohost", Curt Halbakken, to interview a tremendous ambassaador of sporting clays and FITASC, Mr. Abel Spire. Able is a professional shooter from Cushing, TX, and he has shot ofver 10,000 competitive targets. He is currently managing Snake Creek Shooting Sports where he is available for shotgun instruction for novice and experienced sho...

Joseph Pinchin – From Young Gun to Southeast Regional Champion 🟢 Episode Overview In this episode of Shoot from the Hoop, Jeff Jensen sits down with Joseph Pinchin—Director of Shooting Sports at Covey Rise Lodge and the 2025 Southeast Regional Champion. This conversation is more than a highlight reel—it’s a full-circle story. Jeff reflects on knowing Joe since he was just 12 years old, watching f...

Shoot from the Hoop host, Jeff Jensen, highlights the 2026 Western Regional. This is a "Shoot Review" for Peak Shooter Experience. Enjoy!

Shoot from the Hoop host, Jeff Jensen, welcomes Dr. Drew Ricketts to the Podcast! Drew is the NSCA Chief FITASC Referee - and today we'll discuss interesting topics around FITASC, unique rules, and why FITASC is always the first event to "sell out" at big shoots such as regionals, the US Open, and Nationals! Drew fell in love with the shotgun sports industry and great people involved while working...

🎯 Tim Miles – The Renaissance Man of Sporting Clays | Leadership, Legacy & Championship Family In this special episode of Shoot from the Hoop – All Things FITASC & Sporting Clays, host Jeff Jensen sits down with one of the most influential figures in the modern sporting clays world — Tim Miles. Known by many as a true Renaissance Man of Sporting Clays, Tim has helped shape the sport as a:...

Shoot from the Hoop host, Jeff Jensen, welcomes Todd Kemmerer to the podcast! Todd is originally from Ohio, spends winters in Vero Beach shooting at many clubs in the area including South Florida Shooting Club, Quail Creek, Vero Beach and OK Corral.  A 7 time TEAM USA member - we get a chance to discuss representing the USA on a world level, and Todd's passion for the Kid & Clays Ronald M...

Terry Vanderplas | Sporting Clays Shooter • Target Setter • Ambassador of the Game Welcome back to Shoot From the Hoop! Today we’re excited to feature Terry Vanderplas, one of the seasoned voices and "doers" in the world of sporting clays and FITASC competitions — a passionate shooter, creative target designer, and tireless ambassador for the sport. 🔥 About Terry Vanderplas Terry is well-known in...

The SFTH Shoot Quality Hierarchy – Framework for Peak Shooter Experience 🎯 Episode Overview What separates a “good” shoot from a great one? In this episode, we break down the SFTH Shoot Quality Hierarchy — a structured framework for delivering the ultimate Peak Shooter Experience. Inspired by performance theory and built from years of competitive experience, this model explains what truly drives...

Special Interview with Tim Miles | Shoot from the Hoop Podcast Join us for an exclusive episode of Shoot from the Hoop – All Things FITASC & Sporting Clays as we head to the iconic Coyote Springs Sporting Clays in Tucson, Arizona for the 2026 Western Regional Sporting Clays Tournament — one of the premier multi-discipline shooting events in the country. This week-long championship (March 16–22...

Shoot from the Hoop host, Jeff Jensen, is joined this week by Gebben Miles from Arizona! Gebben Miles is a professional competitive shotgun shooter and one of the elite performers in sporting clays and FITASC, with a career defined by World Championship and National Championship victories, sustained excellence at major events, and a modern professional approach to the sport. Known for his technica...

Curt Halbakken - Team USA Competitor • World FITASC Medalist Curt Halbakken is one of Minnesota’s most accomplished and respected competitive shotgun athletes, with a distinguished career in sporting clays and FITASC spanning state, national, and international competition. His résumé includes World Championship medals, All-American honors, Team USA representation, and sustained leadership within t...

Shoot from the Hoop host Jeff Jensen is joined this week by Karen Miles from Arizona! Karen Miles is one of the rising stars in competitive sporting clays and FITASC, emerging onto the national scene in 2020 during the COVID era and quickly establishing herself as a force at both the national and international levels — all before the age of 25. Karen first gained widespread recognition beginning i...

In this episode of Shoot from the Hoop – All Things FITASC & Sporting Clays, we sit down with Brad Kidd Jr., a past U.S. National Champion and one of the most accomplished and respected competitors in the international sporting clays and FITASC arena. Brad’s résumé speaks for itself, including: • 2011 World Sporting Clays Runner-Up • 2013 World FITASC Runner-Up • Multiple elite-level national...

In this episode of Shoot from the Hoop – All Things FITASC & Sporting Clays, I sit down with Ryan Holmes, a true student of the game and a respected voice within the sporting clays and FITASC community. Ryan is someone who doesn’t just show up to compete — he studies, travels, observes, and constantly refines his approach. From coast to coast, Ryan has immersed himself in the sport, gaining in...